It is advisable for expats living in Malaysia for an extended period to register with their embassy/consulate upon arrival. Even if it’s just for an invite to the High Commissioner’s cocktail party, it is a good idea to find out what is going on. It would also be easier for them to contact you when there is something of interest or emergency support is required.
Emergency numbers in Malaysia:
| Service | Dial |
| Police and Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 994 |
| Civil Defense | 991 |
| From mobile phone | 112 |
| KL Tourist Police | 03-2149 6590 |
As Malaysia’s largest city, Kuala Lumpur is well serviced. Here’s a list of more useful numbers for the KL area:
Hospitals
| Service | Dial |
| Ampang Puteri | 03-4270 2500 |
| Assunta | 03-7782 3343 |
| Damansara | 03-7722 2692 |
| Damai Service | 03-4043 4900 |
| Gleneagles Intan | 03-2615 5555 |
| GHKL | 03-4257 1300 |
| HeartScan | 03-2287 0988 |
| Institut Jantung | 03-2217 8200 |
| Kajang Medical | 03-8736 0631 |
| Pantai Cheras | 03-9132 2022 |
| Pantai Medical Centre | 03-2296 0888 |
| Pantai Klang | 03-3372 5222 |
| Selangor Medical | 03-5543 1111 |
| Selayang | 03-6136 7788 |
| Sentosa | 03-4043 7166 |
| Selayang | 03-6136 7788 |
| SJMC | 03-4634 1212 |
| Subang Jaya Medical | 03-5634 1212 |
| Sunway Medical | 03-7491 9191 |
| Tawakal | 03-4023 3599 |
| Sunway Medical | 03-5634 1212 |
| Tung Shin | 03-2072 1655 |
| Tun Hussein Onn | 03-7956 1511 |
| UKM | 03-9173 3333 |
| University Malaya Medical | 03-7956 4422 |
Help Lines
| Service | Dial |
| Befrienders | 03-7956 8144 |
| KPWKM | 03-2693 0095 |
| Child Abuse Centre | 1800 88 3040 |
| Womens’ Aid Organisation | 03-7956 3488 |
| MM Hotline | 03-2282 1002 |
| Persatuan Pengasih | 03-6201 3179 |
| Taxi Complaints | 03-2698 5022 |
Local Authorities
| Service | Dial |
| DBKL | 03-2617 9000 |
| MPAJ | 03-4296 8000 |
| MPK | 03-3371 6044 |
| MPPJ | 03-7956 3544 |
| MBSA | 03-5510 5133 |
| MPSJ | 03-8026 3131 |
Utility Companies
| Service | Dial |
| Telekom Malaysia Faults & Repair | 100 |
| Operator (domestic/international) | 101 |
| Directory Assistance | 103 |
| Time | 1051 |
| Alam Flora | 1800 880 880 |
| Indah Water | 1800 883 3495 |
| JBA Selangor | 03-2282 6244 |
| Pos Malaysia | 03-2274 1122 |
| SYABAS (water supply) | 1800 885 252 |
| Tenaga Nasional (breakdown) | 15454 |
Other
| Service | Dial |
| AAM Breakdown | 03-2161 0808 |
| Bar Council | 03-2031 3003 |
| SPCA | 03-4256 5312 |
| Water (KL Hotline) | 03-6138 4810 |
| Missing Pets | 03-4021 1682 |
| Snakes/Pests | 03-9284 3434 |
| Animal Medical Centre | 03-4042 5873 |
Flight Information
| Service | Dial |
| KLIA | 03-8776 2000 |
| Subang | 03-7843 3000 |
| LCCT | 03-8777 8888 |